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Asthma education has Alberta children breathing easier
Beacon News (blog) A little asthma education goes a long way, helping children live better with the condition and reducing strain on the Alberta health care system, according to Alberta Health Services. The Community Pediatric Asthma Service was launched in 2005 with the … |
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 CTV.ca |
Northern Alberta warned of continued poor air quality
Edmonton Journal The haze of smoke carries particulate matter that can cause health problems once inhaled, particularly in people who already have respiratory problems such as asthma, or cardiac issues. “People with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or angina should … Health officials warn: air quality low in northern Alta. |
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 CTV.ca |
Alberta health minister commits to paying for costly immune disorder drugs
Vancouver Sun “You have to understand the drug Xolair is something that has been looked at for assisting asthma sufferers … but it has not yet been licensed or approved for the condition he has, which is Job's Syndrome,” he said. He said his ministry spent the … Help on the way for ailing GP boy |
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 Nanaimo Daily News |
Alberta to adopt new sulphur dioxide emission standards
AHN | All Headline News Even if only the one-hour standard was broken, 8.5 percent of Alberta's 2.1 million workforce have asthma. Experts estimated the indirect cost of … New sulphur dioxide limits too lax, critics charge |
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 The Money Times |
Alberta. Dirty diapers tested for antibiotic effects
Ottawa Citizen They hope to learn whether antibiotic use, environmental factors or C-sections increase a child's risk of asthma or allergies. … Study: Antibiotics could trigger diseases |
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Smelly science: Alberta researchers studying soiled diapers for clues to …
Montreal Gazette Researchers suspect that giving antibiotics to infants in their first year of life may be the underlying trigger that causes asthma and allergies to develop … |
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Alberta launches investigation after four die of asthma attacks
Vancouver Sun EDMONTON — Alberta health officials are investigating after four people died due to asthma attacks … |
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Alberta launches investigation after four die of asthma attacks
Montreal Gazette EDMONTON — Alberta health officials are investigating after four people died due to asthma attacks … |
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 CBC.ca |
Smoke over Alberta expected to last through weekend.
Montreal Gazette There was hope that expected showers would bring relief in the Calgary area, but asthma sufferers were urged to stay indoors. Air Quality Advisory for Saskatchewan Air quality advisory Alberta issues health warning due to BC fires |
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 Globe and Mail |
Alberta Warns Residents Of Respiratory Ailments From BC Forest Fires' Smoke
AHN | All Headline News To avoid being affected by the dusky grey smoke blown from BC into Alberta, Corriveau advised Albertans, particularly those with asthma, bronchitis or … BC forest-fire smoke polluting Alberta air BC smoke sparks Alberta health alert Poor air quality for Calgary |
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